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Panel talks impact of costume choices Student organizations host event regarding cultural appropriation, Halloween

By ZIXU WANG News Writer

Student groups gathered Tuesday to host “My Culture is Not Your Costume,” a panel about cultural appropriation on Halloween. The organizations sponsoring the event included the Black Student Association, Latino Student Alliance, Asian American Association, Native American Student Association, African Students Association, Jewish Club and Dome-ish. Four students shared their experiences and opinions, mentioning costumes such as blackface and kimonos.

“We host this event to provide

information of minority group’s culture, such as costume’s meanings and relations to the culture, and whether it would be offensive if you put it on,” senior Morgan Lumpkin, vice president of Notre Dame’s Black Student Association, said.

While generally recognizing respecting other cultures, the essential question is how to draw the line between “cultural appreciation” and “cultural appropriation,” Lumpkin said. ”It’s hard to draw a universal line while it should be different in multiple cases of diverse cultures,” she said. “It

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Students hosted a panel,“My Culture is Not Your Costume,” on Tuesday in the ACE Building to discuss cultural sensitivity and costumes. Panelists shared their experiences and offered advice on the topic.

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BAVO hosts nurse, discusses role of SANEs

By EMMA AULT News Writer

Saint Mary’s Belles Against Violence Office (BAVO) invited Nancy Grant, a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) and Forensic Coordinator in the Forensic Department at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center,

to speak to students about her position, resources available and statistics on sexual assault as part of Sexual Violence Awareness Month on Tuesday evening.

The event was held in Rice Commons and put on by cochairs of BAVO Awareness and Outreach Committee junior

Emily Scott and graduate student Jess Purvis.

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Notre Dame presents twoman ‘Macbeth’ show

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Students gathered at the Riedinger House at Saint Mary’s to listen to the annual reading of the “Quiet Hours”.

By MAEVE FILBIN Saint Mary’s News Editor

In the parlor of Riedinger House, students sat on couches and clustered together on the floor, leaning forward attentively to listen to the Resident Assistants sharing stories of ghostly encounters in the Saint Mary’s residence halls. Tuesday night, the Class Gift Campaign of

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the Office of Annual Giving hosted the annual reading of “Quiet Hours,” a 2002 collection of ghost stories and other paranormal activity reported on campus.

Students sipped hot cider and ate donuts as they listened as Residence Life staff read from the collection written by three Saint Mary’s alumnae – Shelly see GHOST PAGE 4

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Shakespeare at Notre Dame will host two performances of “Macbeth” Oct. 30 and Oct. 31 at 7:30 p.m. at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center.

Unlike other “Macbeth” performances, these showings of the Shakespeare play will only include two actors: Paul O’Mahony and Troels Hagen Findsen.

The play follows the story of Macbeth — a Scottish general who is told by three witches that he is destined to become king of

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Scotland — and his wife, Lady Macbeth. Together, Macbeth and Lady Macbeth take a series of steps to fulfill the prophecy.

“It’s a story of ambition and what you do once you attain power — it’s a compelling exploration of our nature,” O’Mahony, who plays Macbeth and several other characters, said in an email. “We’ve aimed to explore some of the lightness within what is often a challenging and bloody play.”

O’Mahony said the show, which will last 80 minutes, is a bit different since it is only performed by two people.

“It’s quite a physical show and we have many scenes where we’re playing multiple characters,” he said.

O’Mahony said he and director Mike Tweddle knew when selecting the play they wanted to do a show with only two people, so it became one of the selection criteria for the play.

“We knew that we wanted to create the show with just me and Troels … after he and I worked together on some of our earlier productions,” O’Mahony said.

“A lot of our earlier work was

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ND program offers students D.C. experience

By CATE VON DOHLEN News Writer

Many Notre Dame students choose to leave campus to study abroad at some point during their academic journey, typically in the fall and spring semesters or the summer months. However, Notre Dame also offers the opportunity to study and pursue an internship in Washington, D.C. during the fall or spring semesters through the University’s partnership with the University of California Washington Center (UCDC) consortium. The ND Washington Program accepts 16 students each semester and is open to students of all majors.

Claudia Francis, the program’s assistant director, said the program is not only for students who are interested in all things politics.

“It’s also great for students that might just have a passion or a cause that they want to act on and have some time doing that while building their resume,” Francis said.

Junior Stephen Vukovits was in Washington, D.C. last

spring, and said he chose the Washington Program because he wanted practical experience working in D.C. on policy issues.

“I particularly chose to do it sophomore year because I wanted to get the experience early on, so I could learn what kind of policy work I am interested in … which then allowed me to return in the summer with more knowledge and a more particular career path I would enjoy,” Vukovits said.

Also in Washington, D.C. last spring was senior Kendrick Peterson, who said he wanted an experience that gave him skills he could use to enhance the activities he was already doing on campus.

“I decided when I was thinking about studying abroad or going somewhere that I would pick somewhere that gave me some type of foundational value,” Peterson said.

Francis said all students participate in a three-credit internship while taking classes at UCDC, but there is one seminar class and a companion course to it solely for Notre Dame students studying in

D.C. “All Notre Dame students take a course [on] foundations of public policy. It actually counts as a second philosophy course,” Francis said. “The companion class to that is another three credit called Public Policy Visits.”

In the companion class, students visit a different organization throughout D.C. each week, often through an alum connection of the University, Francis said.

The internship, public policy seminar and companion course serve as the three core components of the program.

Students then choose two elective courses to take through the UCDC consortium with students from many different universities.

The internship is customizable for students. In the past, students have interned with politicians, media organizations, business hubs, museums and more, Francis said.

Francis said Washington, D.C. is often attractive to applicants interested in advocating for something they are passionate about.

“Students can intern with a member of Congress, they can intern at an advocacy organization, an NGO. ... They could work at a think tank, doing some research on areas that are [of] particular interest to them, either academically or personally,” Francis said.

Vukovits interned with the government relations at lobbying and law firm Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck.

“The experience taught me about the intersection of business, politics and policy, and how all of the different interest groups work together to enact policy change,” Vukovits said. “It really exposed me to different avenues in how congressional committees work, how cooperation and bipartisanship can happen behind the scenes to sort of make the deals needed to pass laws.”

Peterson went a different route with the internship opportunity in Washington, D.C. “I worked at the Human Rights Campaign as a political organizer against hate legislation in Arkansas, Alabama and Mississippi,” Peterson said.

Both Peterson and Vukovits

said they enjoyed studying and living in community with students from other universities.

Vukovits said hearing what people liked and didn’t like about their work provided insight into what kinds of jobs he might enjoy in the future.

“I really enjoyed learning from the other students in the program because everyone had such different internships that the whole program really exposed me to the different careers,” Vikovits said. “Having everyone share that feedback within class as well in our class discussions just made the discussion even richer.”

Peterson said he enjoyed connecting with students different than him.

“Meeting people that were so radically different than me was amazing, and I found some of my greatest friends. We still have a texting group chat at this moment,” Peterson said.

The student application deadline for fall 2020 and spring 2021 of the Washington Program is December 1.

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Snite associate director talks museum history

By TRINITY REILLY News Writer

The Snite Museum of Art sits in the middle of campus, surrounded by the Duncan Student Center, DeBartolo Hall and O’Shaughnessy Hall.

Ann Knoll, associate director of the Snite Museum of Art, said the arts have long had a presence on campus and continue to benefit Notre Dame, which is emphasized by the Snite’s central location.

The Snite saw its beginnings in 1874, when Fr. Sorin traveled to Rome and met Italian artist Luigi Gregori, then working as an art restorer at the Vatican. Fr. Sorin brought Gregori back to South Bend to decorate the interiors of the Main Building. At the time, Knoll said the Main Building had classrooms, student living quarters, a library and, thanks to Gregori and Fr. Sorin, a museum.

As the University grew, artworks were housed in a number

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usually depends on the people who belong to that culture, so why don’t you ask them, saying ‘Hey can I wear it as a costume on Halloween?’”

Law school student Lauren LeVan, who was born in the United States to a mother from the Philippines and a father from Laos, said while some people wear costumes derived from a particular culture as a fantasy, those who are of that culture can find it unfair and disrespectful.

of places, Knoll said, until Notre Dame constructed its first building devoted solely to the arts, the O’Shaughnessy Gallery. Three years after its 1952 creation, the University expanded its art collection into yet another new building, the Mestrovic Sculpture Studio.

Some 20 years later, in 1976, the Snite grew into what it is today with the help of Frederick B. Snite Sr.’s donation made in honor of his son, who died in 1954.

“This very generous gift enabled the Snite Museum of Art to be opened to the public in November of 1980,” Knoll said. “The building links the O’Shaughnessy Galleries and the Mestrovic Sculpture Studio. So, it’s is really three different buildings built at different times to form the current Snite Museum.”

The museum doesn’t end there, she said. The newest addition to the Snite, opened in 2012, is the Charles B. Hayes Family Sculpture Park, she said, which is now home

to 12 sculptures. The University recently received a lead gift for another addition: the future Raclin Murphy Museum of Art. “Of course, we’re all excited for the next phase, which is the new Raclin Murphy Museum of Art at Notre Dame,” Knoll said. “We have been busy working with a New York architect and the University’s architect office to plan the new Raclin Murphy, which will be in the sculpture park.”

The Snite’s presence on campus goes beyond a growing physical area, she said, as it also offers many activities for students such as monthly yoga sessions, trivia nights and MFA student exhibitions.

“These activities are much more interactive than just, you know, reading about something in a book, or staring at it through a display case,” Knoll said. “We’re trying to offer things that are different on campus in terms of not only learning about art, but

making art, such as self-screening a canvas bag or t-shirt.”

While the Snite offers many activities for students on campus, students can also take the opportunity to look at the many types of artwork it showcases. Freshman Gabby Keller said she has already visited the Snite with friends to take a break from studies and look at some of the different art it has to offer.

“Visiting the Snite is really interesting because it’s almost a break from normal campus — it lets me touch in on my creative side, which I don’t often get to use in calculus or chemistry,” Keller said.

“I can go look at pictures or sculptures or photographs, and it’s even free.”

The Snite tries to add to students’ educational experience, Knoll said, whether it be by exposing them to creativity or advancing their current classes, especially those in foreign languages. The museum can also be a resource for

research materials, she said.

“A lot of students come here, especially in the art [and] art history and design program, to do original research,” she said. “Bridget Hoyt, one of our two curators of education, manages to find objects in our collection that students can look at and relate to their curriculum.”

Knoll said students should view the Snite as a place they can use both academically and recreationally.

“The Snite is a different atmosphere than the library or just sitting in your dorm room,” Knoll said. “It’s a beautiful environment to learn and to study in. We are a place for students to take a moment to meditate, to relax, to use the artwork as inspiration. That’s not something you necessarily have in any other buildings on campus.”

“Some costumes have a special link to culture and identity, and it’s offensive when someone who has no relation to or no knowledge of a culture just interjects,” she said.

For LeVan, “fantasizing” is the line when it comes to offending.

LeVan said stances like this can be seen as too sensitive, but her feelings remain unchanged.

“Maybe it is sensitive but it’s not your place to tell me how to feel. If you’re offending me, you are offending me,” she said. “Halloween is an occasion of creativity. Why would you do something which could be offensive when you could

do something more interesting and entertaining?”

Cultural appropriation has implications of racial tensions and power, LeVan said.

“There is a systematic unbalance [of] power between majority and minority groups,” LeVan said.

“Minorities always think of what is suitable and how to act in social situations [as it] corresponds to surroundings. But I don’t think the majority [ethnicity] have this concern. ... It’s kinda painful. That’s why in Halloween it’s important to make everyone equally show concerns to others.”

However, since last year, there have been disputes about the event.

“Some people accused us of killing Halloween, but we really don’t want to downplay it,” Lumpkin said. “People have [the] freedom to dress how they want, but we also don’t want people to walk into a party and get upset by others’ costumes.”

Lumpkin said the goal of the event was not to judge people, but rather discuss ways people can make more respectful and thoughtful costume choices.

“You don’t need to be offensive to

be funny,” she said.

Some faculty members also sent reminders about Halloween costumes and respect for other cultures. On Monday, Diversity and Inclusion of Notre Dame Law School sent an email to all law school students stating, “[We] would like to take a moment to remind everyone to be respectful of the faith, culture and identity of others. Problems can be avoided by simply caring about the way your actions make other people feel.”

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devised and we were keen to tackle text.”

Given this constraint, O’Mahony said they looked for a play with strong pairs of relationships. He said while they re-read several Shakespeare plays to find one to perform, “Macbeth” kept grabbing their attention since it has “enduring relevance” and there are multiple pairs present in the work.

“Most famously there’s Macbeth and Lady Macbeth, but there’s also Macbeth and Banquo (who start as close friends but become estranged), Macbeth [and] Macduff, Malcolm and Macduff and Macduff and Ross,” he said in the email.

Using just two people, O’Mahony said, meant they could focus on the pairs for the relationships.

“We found that by stripping away some of the elements which are sometimes relied on in bigger productions, it allowed us to focus more on the relationships between these pairs, and to share the story more clearly,” he said. “It created a lot of work for us, but the restrictions forced us to find creative solutions.”

To create a production that O’Mahony said they hope “feels fresh and exciting” and “[offers] a new take on the story,” he said they made some changes to the play, including cutting some storylines and combining characters.

For this reason, O’Mahony said the scene after Duncan’s death is one of his favorites in the play.

“That’s the scene where we play the most characters and we had to find a lot of solutions for how we could stage something so epic with just the two of us,” he said.

Another favorite part of the performance for O’Mahony has been exploring the character of Ross.

“Macbeth goes on an amazing journey and it all happens so quickly (especially in our production), but I’ve also really enjoyed playing Ross whose role we’ve increased by giving him lines from other thanes,” he said in the email. “His relationship with Macduff and the way he encourages others to rebel has been fascinating to explore.”

O’Mahony said he hopes the audience is surprised by the resulting performance.

“We’d like them to feel that they were included within the story, that they were sometimes put on the spot as to whether they supported the Macbeths or not,” he said in the email.

Tickets for “Macbeth” are available online on the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center’s website.

campus receive these kinds of lectures or training, so it just seemed beneficial for the rest of the campus to hear about.”

Scott said she is hopeful girls who attended the event will raise awareness and find the session informative.

“I want the girls who come to events like this to have more awareness and for them to know that they have resources here,” she said.

Grant began her presentation with basic information about what a SANE is and does.

“We do see a lot of different counties because there aren’t very many forensic programs in our state, especially in

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Houser, Veronica Kessenich and Kristen Matha – and recalled their own experiences with slamming doors, shaking beds, disembodied knocks against the window and apparitions wearing red.

At one point, the parlor lights f lickered, brief ly casting the listeners into darkness.

“That’s enough,” senior and Resident Assistant (RA) Anastasia Hite said, as if chastising a ghostly presence pulling pranks in Riedinger House.

Hite, who had several spooky stories to share, said she is no longer fazed by the strange occurrences that have plagued her time as a RA at Saint Mary’s.

“It’s a constant thing,” Hite said. “If anyone wants to go ghost-hunting, they should just follow me around.”

Recently, Hite said she has

Northern Indiana,” Grant said. “We have continuing education for our nurses.

They are required to attend at least one educational offering every six months.

Most of them surpass that and attend at least one thing per month.”

Grant then talked to the group about the statistics of assault and its frequency.

“One in four girls and one in six boys are sexually assaulted by the age of 18.

That’s a huge impact on our community and our society,” Grant said. “Every two minutes, someone is sexually assaulted in the United States.”

Grant continued with the statistics and said she finds it upsetting to see the lack of prosecution of sexual assault cases.

“Only 17% of our rape cases are prosecuted nationally.

That is unsettling to me,” Grant said. “We are trying super hard in our community to make a change for that.

We have made big strides with the nurses that are trained to take care of patients who come in that have been sexually assaulted. Our prosecutors have gotten better, detectives have gotten much better.”

Grant also talked about the prevalence of domestic and sexual abuse in communities in the United States and worldwide. She said assault can happen in any group of people.

“What we’re talking about with intimate partner violence is any physical, sexual, psychological harm caused

by a current or former partner or spouse [and it] is a worldwide problem affecting all demographic groups,” Grant said.

Purvis said she hopes people will be able to use this event as a way to better educate people on sexual assault. “[Grant] gives some really good facts, and I hope that people are comfortable enough to share that information with other people,” Purvis said. “It can be a hard topic to talk about. They can be like, ‘Oh, I went to this thing last night and I know this information about it now,’ and that can make it all easier to talk about.”

experienced some paranormal activity in her friends’ Le Mans Hall dorm room.

“I hate Le Mans,” Hite said. “[My friends] have lived in Le Mans for the past three years. They lived in one of these rooms across the hall from the creepy stairwell.

At one point, I am in their room and I’m like ‘I have to go to the bathroom.’ So I walk down the hall to go to the bathroom, and the doors in this bathroom are kind of squeaky but they all were propped open. So I walked by and shut all three of them, and they all squeak right. So I go to the bathroom in the last stall, and when I walk out, all the doors are open and there was no squeak.”

Hite said while living in Holy Cross, she has often woken up to find her bed shaking, as if someone is standing at its foot and rattling the posts – a phenomenon she said other residents have reported having experienced.

In other instances, Hite said she has heard knuckles rapping against bathroom windows and doors, only to find no one on the other side.

Another time, Hite said she and senior Mia Washington shared a strange experience in the elevator of CushwaLeighton library.

“We get in the elevator and we’re in the basement,” Hite said. “The doors start to close and they get about like two inches from being closed, and they just like slam open, slam shut and then the lights f licker in the elevator.”

Though Washington was startled, Hite said she wasn’t fazed by the encounter in the elevator.

“Just another day,” she said.

Senior and RA Liv Sencion said she experienced a ghost with an interesting hobby: redecorating her dorm room.

“My first year, I lived in a single in on the second f loor in the south side of Regina,” Sencion said. “There was a

single next to me – another girl – and the girl and I were supposed to room together but didn’t, and it worked out because we weren’t that good of friends. I would go home some weekends.

One weekend I go home and I didn’t tell her because she’s not my mom. I come back and she is all upset with me and she says ‘Why did you have to move all your furniture at like three o’clock in the morning? You kept me up. And why did you have to do it both nights?’ And I was like, ‘I wasn’t even here.’”

The furniture in Regina is heavy, Sencion said, and makes a lot of noise when moved across the f loor. Though the neighbor reported similar instances of disturbances on weekend nights, Sencion said she never returned to find her room disturbed.

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By DESSI GOMEZ Scene Writer

Hulu’s eight-episode limited series inspired by John Green’s debut novel, “Looking for Alaska,” premiered Oct. 18.

Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage are the series’ executive producers, and author John Green had some influence as well. While I am happy that Green is having a third work adapted for the screen, so to speak, this third go-around feels like a bit of a stretch in terms of plotline and character description as well as development.

While the significant events remain mostly true to the book, a lot of plot points fall out of order. Order isn’t too big of a deal in constructing a story, but “lumping together” events in the series that may have stood further apart in the book may affect the way it is ultimately understood and experienced by viewers. Sometimes, this works in favor of delivering the story’s message; other times, it clouds certain parts. Dividing the story into episodes further complicates the story’s chronology, although the breaks between episodes do provide some relief from the more intense themes. In fact, as one of Green’s more angst-ridden stories, it makes sense that ‘Looking for Alaska’ would become a series on Hulu rather than a movie.

Charlie Plummer plays an aloof Miles “Pudge” Halter.

His daydreamy personality tinges the edges of the camera, giving the show an atmosphere of youthful hope.

By RYAN ISRAEL Scene Writer

In every country, there’s poverty. But wherever there’s poverty, wealth can be found nearby. Sometimes, this wealth can be found only as a dream in the minds of the poor; sometimes, it can literally be seen down the block in a stunning luxury mansion with a lovely lawn of green grass. In Bong Joon-ho’s gripping, powerful new film, “Parasite,” wealth is found in both places.

“Parasite,” set in South Korea, tells the story of the impoverished Kim family. Father, mother, son and daughter live together in a dingy, cramped basement apartment, pilfering their neighbor’s wifi, struggling to make ends meet and constantly searching for a new way to make money while relying on their filial bonds to sustain them.

Their golden ticket to prosperity falls in the hands of son Kim Ki-woo (Choi woo-sik), who lands a job tutoring for the daughter of the affluent Park family.

The Parks — a family with a businessman father, housewife mother, teenage daughter and rambunctious son — live in the aforementioned luxury mansion, a stunning piece of modern architecture with a lovely yard. As Ki-woo gets into the family’s good graces, he cunningly finds jobs for his father, mother and sister in

This characterization works well when combined with the convicted capriciousness of Kristine Froseth’s Alaska Young, strengthening the adolescent appeal of Hulu’s adaptation.

Denny Love and Jay Lee balance out this somewhat rosy outlook as Chip “the Colonel” Martin and Takumi, respectively. Love maintains a somber Martin throughout the show, evoking emotion through his soulful eyes and skilled facial expressions. Lee’s matter-of-factness aligns well with Takumi’s all-knowing character.

Hulu’s series also manages to infuse the book’s overwhelmingly moody tone with some colorful aesthetic for plot background. The Culver Creek Dorm rooms look a little homier than the ones Green describes, Alaska’s Life’s Library is certainly enticing, and the Smoking Hole becomes a desirable hangout spot, even if it would reek of Marlboro Lights in real life.

Two characters that come across most differently on the screen are Dr. Hyde (Ron Sephas Jones) and The Eagle (Timothy Simmons). Simmons creates a more sympathetic Eagle. Despite his intimidating “Look of Death” and thick mustache, he seems significantly more approachable than Green’s Eagle. Jones’ Dr. Hyde is more likable as well. His outfits and overall calm, wise manner better explain why Pudge considers him both a genius and his favorite teacher. In the book, Hyde comes off as more arrogant.

The soundtrack selection provides opportunity for

some new playlists and hits, alongside some oldies but goodies like “All These Things That I’ve Done” by The Killers. Other familiar contributors include Silversun Pickups, Beck, LCD Soundsystem and Modest Mouse, all contributing to create a somewhat “indie hipster” vibe.

I particularly liked the context of “Man O’ War” by Eric Bachmann.

Though the events building to the show’s ending have been somewhat altered, the conclusion is simultaneously triumphant and sad enough that those changes don’t make a big deal.

I admire Hulu’s attempt to bring John Green’s first big novel to life, and while they did a pretty good job, I feel like it was missing something that I can’t quite put my finger on. The story itself might influence this feeling, but as long as books continue to be adapted cinematically, I will continue to support the efforts.

the Park household, although the wealthy family has no idea they’re all related. The families develop a symbiotic relationship: the Kims have found a steady stream of income, a way out of poverty and the Parks have all their needs — cooking, cleaning, driving, etc. — taken care of in the way that only an extravagantly rich family can.

But this isn’t a happy movie or a rags-to-riches story. This is a Bong Joon-ho movie. His 2013 film, “Snowpiercer,” tackles class struggles by adding a whole lot of violence and conflict to a fantasy world, and “Parasite” does it by adding suspense and horror to the real world. The film takes a turn in the third act too good to spoil in a review — you’ll have to watch this one yourself. The final act is as gruesome as it is crushing, a fitting end to the roller coaster ride of emotion that is the second half of the film.

“Parasite” lies somewhere between drama and horror; there’s one genuinely creepy scene that’ll be giving me nightmares for a while, but an overall lack of jump scares and monsters in the dark. It doesn’t have the pure terror of “Hereditary” or a twist as totally wild as “Get Out.” Still, “Parasite” ramps up the suspense in a few key moments while letting the overarching question — Can the Kims maintain their relationship with and hide their secret from the Parks to escape poverty? — inject the whole film with a feeling of anxiety. It’s gripping from beginning to

end, all while delivering a powerful message on timely social issues like poverty, class resentment and wealth inequality.

“Parasite” was a huge hit in South Korea and has received acclaim at film festivals worldwide, winning the Palme d’Or, the highest award at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. It debuts in theaters across the U.S. on Oct. 31 — it’s a good Halloween flick — and will likely be in contention for an Academy Award in February. If you want to stay in-the-know when it comes to trendy films in 2019 and also just see a great movie, you should definitely watch “Parasite.”

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“Looking for Alaska” Starring: Charlie Plummer, Kristine Froseth Produced by: Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage Where to Watch: Hulu

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“Parasite” Director: Bong Joon-ho Starring: Choi Woo-sik, Cho Yeo-jeong, Park Sodam Genre: Drama/Thriller If you like: “Get Out,” “Snowpiercer,” “Midsommar”

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Don’t let your education stop you from learning Nelisha Silva Viewpoint Copy Editor

The week before fall break, I had the opportunity to participate in negotiations over a new treaty at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City. I flew to New York with one of my classmates early Tuesday morning, and I returned to South Bend at midnight Thursday. I would be missing three full days of class, but this seemed like the opportunity of a lifetime. Assist with the writing of a new human rights treaty or go to class? The choice seemed pretty clear.

So, I went through all the motions that go along with a last minute cross-country school trip. I had to find funding, get approval to attend negotiations and turn in homework early. I sent my teachers an email with an official school excuse from the United Nations and started packing.

My email got two very different responses. Two of my professors could not have been more excited and helped me make arrangements for the classes that I would miss. But my one professor had a very different reaction.

He requested that I go to his office hours to discuss my email, and when I arrived, his first question was about whether or not I thought it was right to miss two days of class right before fall break.

Suddenly, I was questioning my entire decision to travel to New York. Was it appropriate? Was I jeopardizing my grades? Was I really going to miss classes for which I was already paying so much money?

I was very taken aback by his question, and defended myself with claims of networking and getting “real world experience” instead of attending class. My professor accepted my reasoning and excused my absence, but his initial response made me think about what counted as an education.

I went to New York that next week, and truly had the time of my life. I learned more than I ever thought possible in three days, and I came away with some of the best experiences of my life. (Walking through the employee entrance of the United Nations really boosts your self esteem.)

But I couldn’t stop thinking about what my professor said. Was I prioritizing the wrong experiences in my education?

The line between traditional education and learning is forever blurry and changing. A traditional education is a timeless tool in life, but I think everyone can agree that learning is so much more than just going to school. In my opinion, I learned more in my three days at the United Nations than I would have learned in three days at school. It was a different kind of education, and a type of education that is not found elsewhere.

Notre Dame always talks about providing students with a “Notre Dame education” and creating opportunities that would not be possible at other schools. And, while this might be a strong claim, I can confidently say that I am forever better for taking advantage of these out-of-classroom opportunities.

In my opinion, maybe a Notre Dame education means being okay with missing a class in the name of attending a lecture that you are really interested in, or shadowing a professor in their professional field. Maybe it means that maybe it’s okay to sacrifice a few percentage points of your participation grade to learn directly from the professionals in your intended field. I’m not trying to encourage anyone to miss class flippantly, but maybe traditional classroom learning isn’t always the best way to learn. Learning is so much more than just sitting in classrooms everyday, and it took me a while to realize that. Sometimes, learning means throwing caution to the wind and flying halfway across the country to assist on an international treaty that you really do not feel qualified to assist with. Or maybe learning is just going to a super interesting lecture on campus and using an unexcused absence in a class. All I know is, no matter what my next out-of-the-classroom learning experience is, I definitely know what my choice will be.

Contact Nelisha Silva at nsilva1@nd.edu The views expressed in this Inside Column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.

Analyzing Trump’s rhetoric toward terrorism Blake Ziegler News with Zig

On Sunday, President Trump announced that Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of ISIS, died during an American raid in northwestern Syria.

In March, ISIS lost Baghouz, its final stronghold in Syria and Iraq, leading many to proclaim the defeat of the terrorist organization. American politicians and world leaders praised the justice brought on al-Baghdadi. Defense Secretary Mark Esper described it as a “devastating blow” to ISIS. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called it an “impressive achievement” and the Saudi Arabian government praised the death of a man who “distorted the real image of Islam.”

However, this not the end of the ISIS story.

I could talk about the re-emergence of ISIS in Iraq and Syria and the dangers of ongoing U.S. military withdrawals in the Middle East, or how ISIS’s decentralized nature means the death of a leader will not stop the organization’s attacks across the world. But let me be clear. This is not to undermine the significance of al-Baghdadi’s death. He is responsible for countless deaths across the world and spreading an ideology built on fear, hatred and violence that goes against everything moral in the world. His death further deteriorates ISIS’s legitimacy and points towards the eventual eradication of the terrorist group. However, we should not underestimate the capabilities of this terrorist organization. Rather, we should continue efforts towards the eradication of ISIS as world leaders and White House officials suggest.

However, the media has covered these issues extensively. Rather than reiterate these sources, this column focuses on President Trump’s rhetoric toward the event. The president described al-Baghdadi’s death with humiliating details that downsize the terrorist leader’s strength and importance. In typical Trumpian fashion, he used colorful, vivid language. Here are a few lines from President Trump’s remarks: Al-Baghdadi was a “thug” who “spent his last moments in utter fear, in total panic and dread.”

“He [Baghdadi] died like a dog. He died like a coward.”

Al-Baghdadi was “whimpering and crying and screaming all the way.”

Terrorists are “savage monsters.”

The president’s language was quickly criticized across the political sphere. Representative Mac Thornberry (R-Texas), senior GOP member of the House Armed Services Committee, said the language made him “uncomfortable.”

Ambassador Dana Shell Smith, former ambassador to Qatar, wrote that “Trump’s taste for cinema and unscripted drama could endanger Americans and our supporters around the world, limit our ability to conduct future operations, especially with allies in the region, and damage our deserved claim to the moral high ground.” She then described the possibility of retaliation as a result of President Trump’s rhetoric that could endanger American citizens. Michael Leiter, former director of the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center, suggested the president’s language “feeds into the ISIS and the al-Qaeda narrative about the U.S. being at war with Muslims in nations throughout the world.”

There are some problems with these criticisms. First, they seem to place the fault of a retaliatory terrorist attack on the president’s choice of words. While rhetoric can certainly provoke violent responses, as a study regarding

terrorism suggests, the death of al-Baghdadi has already stoked that fire. Second, in reference to the moral high ground, America is preserving that position. Those responsible for unjustified killings and ruthless regimes do not deserve the same respect as one’s neighbor or friend.

Describing these individuals in a negative tone is necessary to reinforce the message that terrorists are vicious, evil threats. Furthermore, it delegitimizes the glamor and charismatic personality terrorist leaders build of themselves, combatting efforts at recruiting or maintaining morale. Rep. Thornberry described this effect later in his interview on CNN. Third, Leiter’s worry about an anti-Muslim narrative from the U.S. is unfounded. President Trump’s remarks only related to terrorists. They clearly do not represent the values of Muslim communities across the world, but instead promote a false interpretation of their religion.

However, this does not mean the president’s speech was remarkable. His insistence on descriptive imagery and providing as many details as possible showcase a lack of discipline and problematic behavior. His divulgence of information regarding U.S. military practices places American soldiers and the effectiveness of the nation’s counterterrorism strategies at risk. At the same time, President Trump’s gory rhetoric suggests an obsession with al-Baghdadi, or ISIS as a whole. While his negative rhetoric can diminish the significance of these terrorists, it can also display the stress and anxiety they impose on the president, and thus America at large. The gruesome descriptiveness in every second of the speech portrays the source of worry the terrorists display to the president.

This would make sense, considering recent criticism towards President Trump over his abrupt withdrawal of troops in Syria that led to the escape of many ISIS prisoners. The president needed a win. However, terrorists can view this attention to detail as a victory, seeing how they chip away at the endurance and stamina of the leader of the free world.

There must be a balance in the way we describe terrorists and approach these situations.

Public addresses and remarks are broadcasted across the world, and at these historic moments, define the mindset toward the event.

Al-Baghdadi and other terrorists should certainly be disavowed for their evil, despicable behavior. But that does not mean every detail is necessary, and we should not obsess over it. Just as not naming mass shooters in media degrades their actions and reduces copycats, moving on from al-Baghdadi and similar situations removes the legitimacy of the terrorist organization and the threat it poses to everyday American life. It is important that Americans adopt this mindset, as it robs terrorists of their main tool: fear. However, this does not mean to ignore the terrorist threat altogether. Recognize the threat, terminate it and move onto the next mission. Moving on does not mean to forget the threat, but rather approach new threats with insight gained from past experience.

Blake Ziegler is a freshman at Notre Dame from New Orleans, Louisiana, with double majors in political science and philosophy.

He hopes his writing encourages others to take an interest in politics and government.

For inquiries, he can be reached at bziegler@nd.edu or @NewsWithZig on Twitter.

The views expressed in this column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.

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Doing mercy: what we have, what we give Fr. Joe Copora Guest columnist

We went to the U.S.-Mexico border again today with food and drink and some other supplies. There are more than 2,000 families living in pup tents in the refugee camp in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico.

These are all people who have not been allowed to cross into the United States.

I met a priest from the Diocese of Matamoros, who is in charge of the pastoral care of migrants. While he did not scold us, he did tell us that as long as we (and other agencies) provide food and drink and supplies for the people, the refugees will stay there. Without intending to, they have disrupted life in Matamoros, which does not have the capacity to absorb the refugees.

What to do? If we don’t provide food and drink and supplies, they could die. Or they could go back to where they travelled from — Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala and Chiapas, Mexico. At this point, they will not go back. It took them a month or more to travel by foot or by bus or some combination of the two to get to the US..-Mexico border. There’s no way that they are going back after all that it took to get here. They are hopeful that they will be granted asylum by the United States.

The situation is in a holding pattern. Will the “Remain in Mexico” policy be struck down? If so, will that happen in one month, or two years? Or will it not be struck down? At this point, no one knows quite what to do.

I don’t know what to do. What I do know is that I see more than 2,000 refugees living in squalor. And this is just one of many cities where this is happening all along the border.

On Friday, I went to Matamoros to meet up with a group of medical professionals from New York. They would be spending the day treating people from the camp. They did not speak Spanish. Several of us went to translate.

What a sad day, listening to story after story. Rashes from living outside for weeks and months, bug bites, illnesses probably picked up from washing in the Rio Grande, where there is a dead horse floating around, anxiety and depression over not knowing the future.

I met so many people whose spouses had crossed over in July with one or two children. Now the other spouse and the remaining children were following with the same plan. Cross the border without papers, get arrested, ask for asylum, make contact with a family member somewhere in the United States, be taken to the Humanitarian Respite Center, get a bus ticket and be off to reunite with their spouse and other children.

But all this has changed with the “Remain in Mexico” policy, which took effect three months ago. They will not be allowed to cross until this policy is struck down or changed. With all the attention in Congress on a possible impeachment, it seems that not much attention is given to anything else. So the refugees wait and wait and wait. The lot of the poor — wait, wait, wait.

Many people who came to see the doctor spoke of having headaches. After some time it became clear to me that they are depressed and anxious. One man had just come from his court appearance in the tent room with the judge on television who hears the case.

He was told to come back for another appointment in June, 2020. Can you imagine? This man walked to the U.S.-Mexico border from Honduras, has been here two months hoping to cross the border and meet up with his wife, and now he is told to come back for another appointment eight months from now. What will he do for eight months?

Had he been at the border three months earlier he would have crossed and still received a court date for June, 2020. He would have shown up in court in on that date and he would have been given another court date months after that. It would not have mattered so much, however, because he would have been with his family. He most likely would have landed a job. His kids would be in school. And the family would be together. Not now.

This is so terribly sad because, as I have said before, it does not have to be. The Church teaches us that people have the right to migrate when they are fleeing violence or poverty and looking for a better life for their family and children. The Church also teaches that nations have a right to control their borders.

Somewhere between we have to find a solution.

We live in a very wealthy country. We can take in many, many more people. President Trump has determined that the US will accept 18,000 immigrants this year. That is a ridiculously low number. At one point when the United States was much less prosperous, there were probably more than 18,000 Polish immigrants just in South Bend. This situation raises important questions about the relationship between generosity and wealth. Could it be that the more wealthy we are, the less generous we are? No wonder Jesus cautioned so often against piled up wealth.

While working at the Respite Center, I met a family from Honduras. The mom gave birth to a boy three days before. And they were taking the bus from McAllen, Texas, to Los Angeles, where they would meet up with some family members. No doubt that family was allowed to enter the U.S. because the woman was nine months pregnant. The family was traveling without a penny in their pockets. Just the food and drink that the Respite Center gave them.

A group of 13 students and Christian Santa Maria from Campus Ministry arrived Saturday night for a weeklong border immersion program sponsored by Campus Ministry and the Center for Social Concerns.

On Sunday, we went to Brownsville and prayed outside the tent where refugees plead their case to the judge on the screen. Think “Judge Judy” or “The Wizard of Oz”!

I am embarrassed by the easy life that I have. I cannot imagine myself in the circumstances of one of these refugees. The privilege that I have in life is huge.

May God grant me the grace to use this privilege to be completely at the service of the People of God. Fr. Joe Corpora is spending one month of his fall sabbatical living and working at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Lindsey Graham: blink twice if you need help Mary Szromba Banter from the Bend

I must admit I am completely dumbfounded by Lindsey Graham. When I decided to write about him this week, I was hoping I’d be able to come up with some sort of argument about his politics or his recent behavior, but I am at a loss. Instead, I am only left with questions: What happened to Lindsey Graham?

Has he lost his mind? Was he always like this? Is he okay? Dear reader, I have no answers for you.

It will only take a moment to show you what I mean. In February of 2016, Graham said, “My party has gone bats— crazy,” continuing on to say that he believed Donald Trump would lose the election because “he’s just generally a loser as a person and a candidate.” But then, for Trump’s birthday last year, Graham tweeted, “Happy Birthday, Mr. President!

You’re keeping your promise to make America safer and more prosperous. And unfortunately for me, you’re doing all this without losing a step in your golf game!”

In 2016, Graham went on Fox News and when asked about Trump, he said, “I think he’s a kook. I think he’s crazy. I think he’s unfit for office.” Less than a year later, he said, “What concerns me about the American press is this endless, endless attempt to label the guy some kind of kook not fit to be president.” Even Jake Tapper struggled to hide his laughter, saying, “What a difference a year makes!”

In 2015, Graham claimed Trump was a “racebaiting, xenophobic, religious bigot.” In 2018 he said, “He’s not, in my view, a racist by any stretch of the

imagination. I have never heard him make a single racist statement. Not even close.”

You’d be forgiven if you had whiplash by this point — it can be difficult to keep Lindsey Graham’s remarks straight in your head. At one moment he appears to view Trump as the worst thing to happen to the Republican party in decades, and at the next he is praising him as though he were Ronald Reagan resurrected.

Perhaps all this back and forth can be attributed to Graham’s desire to get reelected. It’s become increasingly clear that Republican lawmakers view Trump as their one-way ticket to staying in office, but if this was Graham’s motivation one would think he would side with the president in all matters after the election. Instead, Graham appears to be doing something even more bizarre: every so often breaking with the president and then immediately changing his mind.

When Trump threatened to fire Jeff Sessions in 2017, Lindsey Graham said, “If Jeff Sessions is fired there will be holy hell to pay.” After Sessions was fired, Graham told the press, “The president’s entitled to an attorney general he has faith in.” Two weeks ago, after Trump announced he would pull U.S. troops out of Syria, Graham said, “This is the most screwed up decision I’ve seen since I have been in Congress.” Four days later, Graham stated, “President Trump is thinking outside the box …

I’m increasingly optimistic this could turn out very well.” This statement shocked even the Fox News interviewer, who said, “This is completely different than what you have been saying all week. You have been a staunch criticizer of the president’s move to

pull all the troops out of Syria.” Graham’s response?

“Yes.” What is the point of this back and forth? Why break with the president just to weakly apologize for it a week later? Every time Graham criticizes the president and then shuffles over to Fox News to take it all back he looks like a child who just received a proper scolding. It seems Trump is not quite powerful enough to keep Graham quiet all the time, but certainly more than capable of tightening the chokehold when he steps too far out of line.

So why not just give it up and agree with Trump all the time? Wouldn’t Graham be saving himself a lot of trouble? Perhaps he is subtly calculating just how much he can get away with. When he disagrees with Trump maybe he appeals more to traditional conservatives, who are desperately searching for a viable Trump-alternative. Or perhaps we are witnessing what’s left of Graham’s morals peeking through.

They don’t stay out for long, and they are clearly weak enough to be beaten back into submission by Trump when they dare come through, but it is possible they are still there.

Regardless, it’s unclear how much further Graham will fall. For now, we’ll just have to wait and see what he says (and then immediately takes back) next.

Mary Szromba is a senior majoring in philosophy and political science, and she’s never been wrong about anything in her entire life. Questions, comments and anonymous love letters can be directed to mszromba@nd.edu or @_murrrrrr on Twitter.

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Horoscope | Eugenia Last Happy Birthday: Put everything in order and a plan in place. Gather information, and reconnect with people who have been instrumental in your accomplishments. Greater recognition will be yours if you step into the limelight and use your experience to encourage new and exciting possibilities. Working with what you’ve got, you will find the key to happiness. Your numbers are 5, 11, 23, 27, 31, 34, 48.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Make up your mind -- either you are in, or you are out. Size up whatever situation you face, consider what’s doable and make your move. Don’t expect everyone to like your decision; you and your happiness are what matter in the end.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Thrive on what’s new and exciting. Take in what’s going on around you, and incorporate anything you find interesting into whatever you pursue. A partnership looks fascinating but deceptive if one or both of you aren’t being completely honest.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Gullibility will be your downfall. Listen carefully, question what sounds too good to be true and make decisions based on facts, not emotions. An offer will lack the fundamentals required to build a strong base on which to build.

CANCER ( June 21-July 22): Use your intelligence, memory and voice to make the right decision. Align yourself with people who are just as eager to help and reach a shared destination. Self-improvement will help you advance personally and professionally.

LEO ( July 23-Aug. 22): Uncertainty and confusion should be dealt with smartly. Don’t follow someone because you don’t know which way to turn.

Ask questions, look at every angle and learn whatever you need to know to make the best decision.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): A change to the way or where you live is favored.

Evaluate your current situation, and make adjustments that will encourage you to excel. It’s up to you to make decisions that ensure your happiness.

Personal gains, love and romance are within reach.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Get back to your roots, and talk to someone who can shed light on family history. Make a point to learn something that will help you head in a direction that will bring you greater joy. Educate and participate.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): It’s up to you to bring about a change that will make you happy. Discipline and hard work, along with honesty and openness, will help you make positive adjustments without interference. A romantic gesture will bring you closer to someone you love.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Look at every possibility, but realize you can take on only so much. Choose what moves you the most or where you believe you can make the most significant difference. Keep private matters a secret and your possessions and passwords out of sight.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Take the plunge, and make a change. A new pursuit looks incredible, and mixing the old with something original will bring depth to what you do best. Reunite with people you enjoy collaborating with, and see what transpires. Romance is encouraged.

AQUARIUS ( Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Listen, but don’t feel you have to make a move or follow someone’s lead. Your effort will be better spent overseeing your money matters and any updates that are about to lapse. Responsibility should be a top priority.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): What you do for others will not go unnoticed.

The rewards will be great, and the satisfaction will lead to personal growth and changes that encourage a happy and healthier lifestyle. Love, creativity and romance are on the rise.

Birthday Baby: You are intuitive, passionate and intense. You are poised and far-reaching.

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The root problem in baseball David Kramer Sports Writer

Some of society’s most bizarre and ill-considered insight comes from volunteer youth baseball coaches.

Granted, nearly every retiree cherishes memories of beloved coaches who overcame this stereotype and actually bestowed some life-changing wisdom on them. But in spite of our exceptional role models, something about the nature of the volunteer position makes people act so foolishly that it becomes funny.

My fourth grade “house league” coach immediately comes to mind. Among his array of groundbreaking strategies, my personal favorites include “instead of improving worthless fundamentals during practice, scrimmaging makes this team better when it really counts” and “batting our best players last catches pitchers by surprise.”

Perhaps most notably, I remember my fearless leader’s iconic wisdom as he visited the mound during my wild pitching appearances that year. As he would stroll from the bench, he would deem my problem a mental one.

Of course this kid can play, he thought; he just needs to get out of his own head. With every trip to the mound, the volunteer would give me the same advice: “Don’t worry about where you throw it, Kramer. You have enough velocity to beat hitters with your fastball. Just throw it as hard as you can, and no one will hit you.”

While I find it hilarious today, this parting shot haunted me as a kid.

Everything that my dad and MLB Network taught me about the importance of pitch location and variety felt like a lie. His idea seemed unwarranted, shocking and most importantly, altogether novel back then.

In the contemporary era of player development, this novelty has evolved into commonplace for youth players. Training programs like Driveline Baseball place an immense focus on velocity growth and explosive hitting, helping kids both hit it farther and throw it harder.

My former coach would be proud.

Such an emphasis on these two areas of development forces alternative “tools” like fielding, increasing on-base percentage and pitch variance to fall into the margins.

No longer do youth coaches cultivate “five-tool players”

in emulation of Mike Trout and Andrew McCutchen. No longer do f lashy infield plays make headlines, but prospects who touch 100 mph off the mound or 450 feet off the bat receive the majority of attention. No longer do well-rounded players gain exposure at the next level, but scouts crave home runs and strikeouts, even at the expense of batting average and team defense.

In other words, one-dimensional players define onedimensional baseball.

MLB analysts notice this shift. Single-season home run rates across the league continue to skyrocket, and more hitters fall victim to strikeouts by fastballs each year. Shattering record after record, pitchers and hitters alike reap the benefits of one-dimensional baseball, and coaches at all levels take notice. In development camps, Driveline programs, and youth clinics, players train to fit the narrow mold of “hot” MLB prospects.

A myriad of baseball critics link this transformation to the tearful boredom and dullness of today’s game.

They call for rule changes and new strategies at the professional level to make baseball more exciting for viewers.

This prescription couldn’t be worse. The thrill of a sports viewing experience doesn’t depend on the number of mound visits or time between pitches, or even the overall game length. Rather, the root of the problem is the type of player that steps onto the field, a diagnosis that traces back to the philosophy with which youth coaches train their kids.

As a diehard fan, I hope that volunteer coaches find the wisdom to change the game from the ground up.

Yes, home runs look awesome. Yes, throwing in triple digits is an incredible milestone. But when push comes to shove, watching a sport that offers two touchpoints of entertainment becomes mundane, given the f luid, fast-paced major sport alternatives. Without wellroundedness, baseball and its ratings will continue to falter, and without a development shift, the game will look as foolish as the volunteers that first coach it.

Contact David Kramer at dkramer2@nd.edu The views expressed in this Sports Authority are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.

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teams from each other.

Seeing this tradition in action got the day off to a unique and interesting start, with all Notre Dame students I encountered commenting how much they would love to hop in the mud and play a game of our own. Michigan fans joked that we could likely take down Michigan’s real team in the mud with just the people we brought to watch the game.

Irish fans’ sense of confidence only grew, what could go wrong?

Just a few hours after the mud bowl, the entire campus turned into a muddy pit from the downpour of rain.

Michigan fans donned yellow rain ponchos, and as we walked around the city we did not exactly get the same hospitable welcome we largely received in Athens. I don’t blame their fans, this was not a novel visit from a foreign power, it was the last matchup between rivals for the next fourteen years with potential long-term implications for both teams.

Their fans, while some expressed little confidence in Jim Harbaugh, were ready for revenge on the team that beat them week one last season.

Despite their fans’ feelings about Notre Dame, we were able to make our way into a few houses to see how Wolverines fans tailgate for big games. Due to the rain, it meant a lot of crowded rooms and fans trying to stay inside.

The weather was not improving, and when it was time to enter the press box I certainly

did not envy those who remained outside.

Standing the press box, I was struck by how similar the Big House looks to Notre Dame Stadium. Notre Dame Stadium was built to replicate the Big House on a slightly smaller scale, and it showed, with the only significant difference being their tunnel’s placement at the fifty-yard line.

As the Wolverines prepared to run through that tunnel and jump up to touch their “Go Blue” banner as they have for years, the stadium was still filling up. The freezing rain caused fans to arrive just before kickoff to minimize their time in the rain. The student section was filled with diehard football fans, with many others choosing to remain at bars or their houses to avoid the elements. The announced attendance finished at 111,909 which, at the risk of sounding like a bitter Irish fan, may have been in need of an independent audit.

The team’s entrance was accompanied by a spectacular hype video narrated by Michigan alum James Earl Jones featuring achievements across sports and the school’s values. The crowd’s response was loud, but the freezing rain definitely put a damper on the noise the Big House typically brings to the table. Brian Kelly dismissed the notion that crowd noise was a factor after the game, and I believe him. No disrespect to the Wolverines faithful, but I’m not sure there’s a stadium in the world that could have brought significant noise on a night like that.

On another night, the weather may have been enough to

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force Michigan fans to head home early. While some did leave early, the product the Jim Harbaugh put on the field was enough to convince most to stay, and those that did had a lot of emotion.

The skeptics I had encountered all day had transformed into believers the first half, cheering for Michigan racing out to an early lead. When a phantom pass interference penalty (bad enough to make one believe Twitter conspiracy theories that it was needed to keep ratings up) allowed the Irish to make it 17-7, it rained boos for minutes on end with students throwing souvenir towels and other items onto the rain soaked turf.

A subsequent Michigan touchdown would quell their anger, and the three touchdowns they would score in the fourth quarter turned the game into a statement win for Michigan made them forget all about that flag.

By the time of the final whistle, the stadium was about half full. The fans leaving were soaked in freezing rain, shivering, but smiling and singing on their way out. Walking through the cold to the press conference the concourse was overwhelmed by a cheer of how it’s “great to be a Michigan Wolverine.” On Saturday night, despite the weather and the pregame skepticism, it certainly was a great day to be a Michigan Wolverine.

Contact Jack Concannon at jconcan2@nd.edu The views expressed in this column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.

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Irish graduate student linebacker Asmar Bilal attempts to sack Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson during a 45-14 defeat in Michigan Stadium on Oct. 26. Bilal leads the team with 44 tackles this season.

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Notre Dame wins exhibition game Observer Sports Staff

The Notre Dame men’s basketball team tipped off their season at Purcell Pav ilion last evening w ith an ex hibition game w in over Capital Universit y. With the v ictor y over the Crusaders, the Irish move to 39-0 in ex hibitions under head coach Mike Brey.

After a disappointing season last year, the Irish were steadily able to cruise past the Crusaders, notching a 72-43 v ictor y.

The Irish showed a balanced offensive scheme as they started three guards: graduate student Rex Pf lueger, sophomore Prentiss Hubb and senior T.J. Gibbs. The guards shared the ball well and put four players over double digits in scoring; senior for wards John Mooney and Juwan Durham led the way w ith 12 points apiece. Mooney recorded a double double on the night, pulling in 11 rebounds; he also dished out three assists and took two steals, while Durham ended up w ith an 86% field goal percentage.

Hubb in particular shared the ball ver y well w ith his

teammates, recording six assists on the night.

On the other side of the ball, the Irish defense was able to keep the Crusaders in check, holding them to 27% from the field. The Irish were able to dominate the glass as well, pulling dow n 46 rebounds to the Crusaders’ 38.

The bench came in hot as well, recording 31 points on the evening.

The game was relatively tight midway through the first half, w ith both teams sitting at 16 points. The Irish were able to pull away, however, giv ing themselves a 10-point cushion heading into the second half, 35-25.

The Irish were able to pull away in the second period, taking a 52-32 lead midway through the second half.

The Irish ended up outscoring the Crusaders 14-2 in the first eight minutes.

Next up for the Irish, they w ill host Bellarmine for one more ex hibition game before tipping off their regular season. The game w ill start at 7 p.m. at Purcell Pav ilion and w ill air live on the ACC Network Extra v ia the WatchESPN app.

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Irish sophomore point guard Prentiss Hubb shoots over a defender in a 81-63 defeat to Duke at Purcell Pavilion on Jan. 28. Hubb finished last year’s season averaging 8.1 points and 3.7 rebounds per game.

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more shots in the period, but the second intermission came with a two-goal lead for Notre Dame.

The next goal for the Irish came only 16 seconds into the third period when South Bend native and sophomore forward Graham Slaggert tallied his first goal of the season, inching the puck in past Lakers sophomore goaltender Mareks Mitens with a shot from the left goal line, a back-breaker for Lake Superior.

The Lakers came within two again with a goal five minutes later, but the Irish sealed the match with a goal scored on an empty net by O’Leary.

In the second game Saturday, the Lakers were the ones to jump out early, with a score from junior defenseman Collin Saccoman, nearly 10 minutes into the opening frame.

Cal Burke wasn’t going to let his head coach’s old team get the better of him, however, and he responded with a goal on a power play with 1:44 remaining in the first period. The period wasn’t over yet, and just 16 seconds later Irish freshman forward Trevor Janicke would knock in the first goal of his collegiate career.

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remaining in the first, but the period still wasn’t over. Perhaps catching the Irish slacking off before intermission, Lakers sophomore forward Yuki Miura fired a shot that found twine after it made its way past senior goalkeeper Cale Morris, evening the score at 2-2 at the close of the first frame.

The Irish were able to regain the lead less than a minute into the second period when sophomore defenseman Spencer Stastney scored his first goal of the season.

The Lakers, not down and out quite yet, replied with another Saccoman goal coming off of a power play, levelling the score 3-3. The Irish jumped in front again when sophomore forward Jake Pivonka netted his second goal of the season, putting the Irish up 4-3 heading into the final frame.

O’Leary would put the Lakers defenders in his back pocket in the final stanza, scoring two goals en route to the 6-3 Irish victory.

Next up, the Irish will be heading to Minnesota for an away series this weekend to open conference play. The first drop of the puck will take place Friday at 8:30 p.m. and will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network. The second game will kick off Saturday at 5 p.m.

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Irish junior defenseman Matt Hellickson passes the puck down the ice in a 5-1 victory over RPI at Compton Family Ice Arena on Dec.1, 2018. Hellickson has two goals and one assist so far this season.

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Irish defeat Lake Superior State in two-game series, Burke records three assists, one goal Observer Sports Staff

The No. 5 Notre Dame men’s hockey squad were able to tally two wins against Lake Superior State last weekend. The pair of victories bring them up to four wins on the year after they defeated Air Force in a two-game series earlier this month.

The Irish were able to take the first game of the series 5-2 over the Lakers on Friday in the Compton Family Ice Arena.

Senior captain and forward Cal Burke played a role in four of the five goals scored on the night, notching one goal and dishing out three assists on the evening.

The Irish were able to jump out to an early lead just under eight minutes into the first period, when senior forward Mike O’Leary scored a wraparound goal, with the assists credited to Burke and fellow senior forward Cam Morrison.

Burke managed to extend the Irish lead to 2-0 when sophomore defenseman Nick

Leivermann sent a pass to O’Leary, who was waiting in the neutral zone and tapped the puck to Burke. Burke took off and fired a shot from right above the right circle, which found its way past two Lake Superior defenders and into the back of the net.

Lake Superior State was not out of it quite yet, however. A team once led by current Irish head coach Jeff Jackson, the Lakers were determined not to cave in. Just 36 seconds after Burke’s goal, the Lakers worked the puck down to the Irish side of the ice and found Lakers junior forward Max Humitz for the goal to send the game to 2-1 after the first 20 minutes of play.

Six minutes into the second period and during a power play, Burke fired a pass from behind goal and found junior defenseman Matt Hellickson, who one-timed a shot into the goal. Both teams got several see HOCKEY PAGE 11

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Irish sophomore Graham Slaggert skates down the ice in a 1-0 defeat to Ohio State at Compton Family Ice Arena on Nov. 2, 2018. Slaggert has played in four games this season and has one goal and one assist.

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Michigan sights, sounds highlight traditions

ND responds to NCAA ruling

Jack Concannon

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In response to the announcement made by the NCAA on Tuesday morning that the Board of Governors had unanimously voted to allow college athletes to profit from their names, images and likenesses, Paul Browne, University vice president for public affairs and communication released a statement expressing support for the decision.

“Notre Dame President Father John Jenkins has long supported the idea that student-athletes should be able to monetize their popularity, as long as abuse is prevented and their character as students — not professional athletes — is preserved,” he in the statement.

The decision comes on the heels of a law that was recently passed in California preventing schools from punishing athletes for accepting endorsements. Over a dozen other states have proposed some variation of this law.

While the NCAA has maintained that there will still be

Many fans and students at Ann Arbor were nervous for this matchup. With Jim Harbaugh planted firmly on the hot seat and my Brady Quinn jersey on, many fans expressed their disdain for Notre Dame in addition to their belief that the Wolverines did not stand a chance to win a big game under this coaching staff.

Oh how wrong they were.

These encounters with Michigan fans started during the beginning of the tailgate day at the Mud Bowl, the championship game of a mud football tournament played amongst Michigan’s fraternities. It was played in a mud pit watched by hundreds of Notre Dame and Michigan fans alike.

By the end of the game, the players were so caked in mud that only the red headbands worn by the champion Phi Si fraternity distinguished the see MICHIGAN PAGE 9

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Irish senior quarterback Ian Book looks downfield to pass during a 45-14 defeat against Michigan at Michigan Stadium on Oct. 26.

some provisions to distinguish between collegiate and professional sports and that the California law extends too far, this is a major shift for colleges and athletes alike.

Browne continued in his statement, referencing a 2015 New York Times article that described Jenkins as “a passionate defender of his alma mater … [who] agrees that the NCAA is struggling to find its role on a changed playing field.”

The statement concluded with the same New York Times article explaining that at the time the article was written, Jenkins suggested “that student-athletes should be able to monetize their fame, with limits.”

There are still many questions as to how the NCAA and specific colleges expect to make this transition to a semi-monetized system but the laws in California certainly advanced the NCAA’s initial timeline as they have already dedicated three separate divisions to immediately develop a strategy going forward.